New this year is a zip line and slide; radar recorded snowball pitch; a roller rink with disco ball; a grand prix with cars suited to those 5 years and younger; a Velcro wall so adults and kids can strap on a Velcro-covered suit to run, jump, spring and stick to the wall; a majestic mountain theater stage; a carnival ride for tots and a polar cafe for adults who want to chill out; and more.

Winter Fest hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 26 and 27; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 28, which is also the night of the Plymouth Foam EPS Sculpting Competition; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 29; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 30; and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. It opens again at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31 for a Radio Disney Family Fun New Year's Eve Celebration. An early New Year's countdown begins at 9 p.m.

Discounted advance tickets available online through Dec. 25 are $12 for children ages 3 to 17; $8 for adults 18 and older. Children ages 2 and younger are free. After Dec. 25, tickets at the door are $15 for children ages 3 to 17; $10 for adults 18 and older. Children younger than 2 are free.